Coronavirus
05 May 2020
Health and Social Care Blog
by Kerry Booth – Rural Services Network Assistant Chief Executive Who could have foreseen when I wrote the last Health and Social Care Spotlight (February 2020) the situation we would...
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04 May 2020
RSN champions pandemic related rural issues with Government
The below article written by RSN Chairman Cecilia Motley is featured in this months Local Government First. The response to coronavirus needs to consider the different issues facing rural areas...
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04 May 2020
Rural areas have a higher job loss risk due to Covid-19
Fresh analysis from the RSA, based on the latest furloughing data from the ONS and the jobs profile for each local authority, gives a new, up-to-date, robust and localised insight...
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04 May 2020
Northern MPs call for ‘catch-up premium’ for disadvantaged school pupils
Outlets, including the Surrey Comet, report on an open letter published to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP from 55 northern MPs and peers calling for action to prevent disadvantaged children...
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04 May 2020
Drone-to-door medicines trial takes flight to support rural areas
A drone company that had to abandon its fast-food delivery tests has partnered with Ireland’s health authority to deliver prescriptions instead, and could be a good solution to catering for...
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04 May 2020
COVID-19 – Rural Communities Pulling Together (Week 4)
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We featured 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature...
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04 May 2020
Rural communities asked to share safety concerns during pandemic
Several local outlets, including the Northern Echo, report on the launch of a survey by police bosses looking at concerns over isolation and increased safety issues rural communities may face...
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04 May 2020
The Star shines for the community
The community in Harbottle in Northumberland have several reasons to be thankful for the huge effort of their village pub, The Star Inn. Having opened a village shop in the...
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04 May 2020
Praise for people of North-East and promises region won’t be left behind
During Tuesday 28th April’s daily Downing Street press conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP praised the North-East of England for its response to the COVID-19 crisis and promised that the...
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04 May 2020
SSEN – Keeping your power flowing and supporting the COVID-19 response
A message from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Managing Director, Colin Nicol: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have an impact on all aspects of life, we know you and your...
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